Easy-Turn And Traction Drive Lock - Briggs & Stratton Signature Professional 1524 Operator's Manual

Operation
FULL TRACTION
Both Wheels Drive
Figure 8. Easy Turn Control
EASY TURN™ FREEWHEELING AND
TRACTION DRIVE LOCK
While Clearing Snow:
For easy turning when using the snowthrower, squeeze
the Easy Turn™ lever (Figure 8). Engaging the Easy
Turn™ lever releases the right traction wheel but allows
the left wheel to continue driving (Figure 8). Releasing
the Easy Turn™ lever automatically engages both drive
wheels for full traction.
NOTE: The Easy Turn™ lever will be more difficult to
activate under a heavy load. Activate the lever before
beginning a turn.
When Pushing the Snowthrower:
For easy turning when pushing the snowthrower, disen-
gage the right wheel using the traction lock pin (See
Figure 9).
1. Turn the unit off, remove the engine key, and discon-
nect the spark plug wire.
Easy Turn™
Lever
Released
Figure 9. Traction Drive Lock
A. Pin in Outer Hole (Freewheel)
B. Pin in Inner Hole (Drive)
2.. To DISENGAGE the traction drive lock, insert the
NOTE: Be sure both wheels are locked (locking pin in
inner hole) when clearing snow.
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EASY TURN™ TRACTION
Right Wheel Freewheels,
Left Wheel Drives
A
Traction Lock Pin through the outer hole in the right
axle. The unit can now be pushed with minimal resis-
tance.
3. To ENGAGE the traction drive lock, align the hole in
the hub with the inner hole in the axle, and install the
Traction Lock Pin.
Easy Turn™
Lever
Engaged
B